Senior Speech Pathologist- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)

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Speech Pathologist
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REQ576477 Requisition #



Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $55.69 - $58.52 per hour (+ superannuation +
salary packaging options)
Location:
Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 1
1 Jun 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Speech Pathologist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

About the role
The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit is a specialised mental health service for young people aged 10-18 years, with a range of services from assessment to treatment options. It includes therapies and medication. Inpatient and outpatient services are available and include counselling, assessment, early intervention and referrals to other specialist services.

The Senior Speech Pathology role covers CAMHS inpatients and outpatients which services the local Orange district. 

You will work within intelligent and supportive multidisciplinary team. There are also local and external supervision opportunities to develop skills in working within Mental Health.

As the Senior Speech Pathologist within the CAMHS unit, you will be responsible for providing high quality, culturally competent integrated services to children, adolescents and families with mental health needs. You will be responsible for clinically supervising and supporting staff as directed by the head of department and assisting with quality and service improvements. The successful candidate will be passionate about collaboration and innovation and inspire and empower a supportive team.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.



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    Role-related enquiries:
    Please contact Teagan Middleton on 6369 3450 or at teagan.middleton@health.nsw.gov.au  for more information.

    Additional information for applicants:

    ·         All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

    ·         This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

    ·         Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

    ·         Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian 

    ·         Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

    ·         To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

    ·         For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD

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